Vitamin D deficiency can cause diabetes

Feb 24, 2015

People who have low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have diabetes, regardless of how much they weigh, says a new study.The findings suggest that besides maintaining a healthy diet, people can reduce their risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders by spending some time on outdoor activities.Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and maintain bone and muscle health. The skin naturally produces this vitamin after exposure to sunlight. People also absorb smaller amounts of the vitamin through foods, such as milk fortified with vitamin D."Our findings indicate that vitamin D is as...